Bill Traylor
American, 1853–1949
Traylor drew animals more than any other subject. He depicted farm animals from his memory as well as domestic animals like dogs and cats that he knew from the farm or saw on the streets of Montgomery. Exotic animals like leopards, elephants, and camels, which Traylor probably saw on circus posters or in commercial advertisements, also occur in his work. Through minimal depiction of form and color, Traylor conveys the inherent qualities of each animal.
American, 1853–1949
Horse
about 1940–1942
Object Type:
Drawing
Creation Place:
North America, American, Alabama
Dimensions:
13 5/16 in. x 15 1/8 in. (33.81 cm x 38.42 cm)
Medium and Support:
Watercolor and graphite on cardboard
Accession Number:
1982.0004.0023
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles and Eugenia Shannon
Traylor drew animals more than any other subject. He depicted farm animals from his memory as well as domestic animals like dogs and cats that he knew from the farm or saw on the streets of Montgomery. Exotic animals like leopards, elephants, and camels, which Traylor probably saw on circus posters or in commercial advertisements, also occur in his work. Through minimal depiction of form and color, Traylor conveys the inherent qualities of each animal.
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